Summary:
- Game Pass have additional 17 new titles including Clockwork Revolution, High on Life 2, and The Outer Worlds 2
- Classic franchise returns including Gears of War: Reloaded, Persona 4 Revival, and Final Fantasy VII remake.
- Microsoft and Asus will release a new handheld called Xbox Ally. This console brings high-end portable gaming with Game Pass and Steam Support
- Indie games continue to shine with creative titles including Escape Academy 2, Beast of Reincarnation, ANIMO, and many more.
Summer Game Fest 2025, hosted by Geoff Keighly on June 6, bright lots of exciting announcements. However, for Xbox and PC gamers, the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8 was the real highlight. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
Big Games Coming to Game Pass
Microsoft revealed a strong lineup of new games coming to Game Pass. Specifically, the list includes:
- High on Life 2
- The Outer Worlds 2
- Clockwork Revolution
- Grounded 2
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- And many more…
In total, 17 new games will be available to Game Pass soon.
As a result, Xbox and PC gamers will get a wide variety of games they can enjoy without paying extra.
Classic Games are Coming Back
In addition to the Game Pass titles, a few old favorites are being remade or brought to new platforms. Remasters and Revivals include:
- Gears of War: Reloaded
- Persona 4 Revival
- Final Fantasy VII Remake
- Final Fantasy XVI
This revival gives fans the chance to relive iconic titles with modern graphics and improved gameplay.
New Games from Top Studios
Moreover, many exciting titles from both big and small studios are on the way. These includes:
- Invincible VS
- Death Standing 2
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Mortal Shell II
- Resident Evil: Requiem
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Together, these new games offer amazing updates where players can expect a mix of action, story-driven adventures, and multiplayer fun.
Xbox’s ROG Ally
Aside from the software announcements, Microsoft partnered with Asus to release a new handheld gaming PC: ROG Xbox Ally. It will let players enjoy Xbox games wherever they are. ROG Ally features a Ryzen Z2 chip, 7-inch screen, 16gb of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
The Ally X version is more powerful, with more memory, faster performance, and a bigger battery. ROG Ally is set to launch around Christmas 2025. The price will range between 599 and 999. It will support Game Pass, Steam, and Epic Games. ROG Ally gives players full access to their libraries and enjoy games anywhere.
Indie Games Take the Spotlight
Meanwhile, during the Day of the Devs Showcase, Indie developers had their time to shine with lots of unique and creative titles such as:
- Snap and Grab
- Escape Academy 2
- Please, Watch This Artwork
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Keeper
- ANIMO
- Dune: Awakening
Overall, these indie games bring fresh ideas and show that smaller studios and developers have a great contribution to the gaming industry.
Conclusion
Altogether, Summer Games Fest 2025 and the Xbox Games Showcase have delivered a lot for Xbox and PC fans. Altogether, with new Game Pass games, classic remasters, exciting sequels, powerful new handheld, and a set of creative indie games, the future of gaming looks exciting.
To summarize, this means players will enjoy great games on Game Pass, re-experience classic franchises that are coming back and soon play anywhere using the new handheld gaming console, ROG Ally. Furthermore, the spotlight on indie innovation adds even more value to the gaming industry
In conclusion, whether you’re a console fan, Xbox or PC gamer, there’s plenty to look forward to this year and so on.
